🌱Morus alba
Mulberry leaf (tuti)
Morus alba
Leaves of the white mulberry, the same tree whose fruit is dried for winter.
Traditional use
Brewed as a mild tea for blood-sugar balance and a calm late afternoon. Modern studies note compounds that blunt glucose spikes.
How to prepare
1 tsp dried leaves per cup, just-boiled water, steep 7 minutes. Drink 20 minutes before a starchy meal.
Safety notes
If you take diabetes medication, monitor blood sugar — effects can stack.
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